BEIRUT, Lebanon, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas confirmed reports Wednesday that al-Qaida has infiltrated the Gaza Strip.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- A foundation headed by the son of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi is re-launching talks with the al-Qaida-linked Libyan Islamic Fighting Group.

BAGHDAD, Feb. 4 (UPI) -- Iraq's Foreign Ministry says it has passed on a letter of warning to Tehran regarding accusations Iran is illegally pumping Iraqi oil.

BAGHDAD, Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Iraqi Finance Minister Jaber al-Zubaidi said he's concerned with the country's economy amid U.S.-Iranian regional tensions and domestic disputes over oil.

BAGHDAD, Jan. 15 (UPI) -- A majority of Iraq's parliamentarians have signed an agreement against Iraqi Kurds' moves to unilaterally develop the oil sector and control oil-rich Kirkuk.

BASRA, Iraq, Dec. 18 (UPI) -- One person was killed by gunmen dressed in military garb in Basra, a day after the security file of the oil-rich province was turned over to Iraq.

GAZA, Dec. 17 (UPI) -- The militant Palestinian group Hamas said it had completed stepped-up combat training to face off with Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip.

JERUSALEM, Dec. 17 (UPI) -- Palestinian Hamas militants warned Israel of "surprises" Monday if the Israeli military stages a major offensive into the Gaza Strip.

RAMALLAH, West Bank, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas denied a newspaper report Saturday that his Fatah Party plans talks with Hamas.